Jobs: Flash Animator

Creative Circle

Position: Flash Animator (Entertainment Agency)

Location: San Fernando Valley

Status: Freelance

Estimated Duration: Freelance

Starts: As soon as possible for the right candidate

Rate: around $40/hour DOE

 

 

Job Description:

A fast-paced, busy Entertainment Agency is seeking a Flash Animator.

 

We’re looking for someone who has experience with Rich Media vendors including MediaMind, PointRoll and Doubleclick.  Creative assets and concepts will be provided to you, so you’ll need to bring these banners and experiences to life.  There may be some light design changes.

 

The right candidate will have at least 4 years of experience.  Must be skilled in Flash, HTML5 and have an understanding of ActionScript 3. 

 

This is a great opportunity to work on large brands and theatrical releases.

 

If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume (and samples if applicable) to:LA33@jobalert.creativecircle.com

 

View additional job opportunities at www.creativecircle.com

Creative Circle, LLC

Pixar giving Renderman v19 away free!

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BBC News is reporting that Pixar is set to give away it’s award winning software RenderMan free beginning with v19 this summer!

In a statement, the firm said it would release a free version of RenderMan “without any functional limitations, watermarking, or time restrictions”.

From the site:

The 3D rendering software behind films such as Toy Story, Monsters Inc and Harry Potter is to be given away free for non-commercial use.

RenderMan, which is developed by Pixar, has faced increased competition from rival animation rendering programs such as VRay and Arnold.

Although Pixar, which is owned by Disney, produces its own films, it licenses RenderMan to rival studios.

The company has also cut the price of its software for commercial use.

Jobs: Jr.level feature animator for ReelFX in Dallas, TX.

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From their site:

This would be for a junior level feature animation position on the film “Rock Dog” with an August 2014 start date.

The Animator is responsible for bringing characters to life by creating performance and motion based on storyboards, animatics and other visual reference. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate to get into the studio system and shine. We are looking for proactive, ambitious, self-starters to hit the production floor hard and really show us what they are capable of doing.

· Create lip-sync, facial, and body character animation as well as prop animation

· Partner with the Director, Animation Supervisor and other staff in order to understand and execute creative direction

· Maintain high quality and productivity throughout projects

· Communicate work status to the Animation Supervisor and Production Management staff

· Attend dailies, accurately address critique and comments from supervisors, and complete revisions in a timely manner

· Consistently meet production deadlines

Education and Experience:

· Requires some experience in Feature Film and/or Commercial production with an emphasis on animation

· Strong demonstration of animation principles, timing, and acting choices

· Ability to create broad and subtle styles of animation

· Proficient with Maya

· Ability to work in a team environment and take direction

· Ability to provide feedback to other artists

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

· A creative problem solver who is organized and critical of his or her own work.

· A history of consistent high-end aesthetic and technical execution

Note: This job description is not meant to be all inclusive. Employee may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
You can apply at their site here.

Self Promote:BETWEEN FRAMES, THE ART OF BRAZILIAN ANIMATION

BETWEEN FRAMES:  THE ART OF BRAZILIAN ANIMATION

A production by Ideograph.  Directed by Eduardo Calvet. Produced by Felipe Haurelhuk.  Brazil, 2013.
Almost centennial, Brazilian’s animation history brings such rich and exciting characters that its importance spreads all over our lives, and not only in Brazil. Cartoons like ‘Fishtronaut’ and ‘My Big Big Friend’ are beloved by children worldwide, in more than 80 countries. Advertising animations has also built its mark with several prizes through decades. And the amazing stories just go on and on. ‘Between Frames – The Art Of Brazilian Animation’ shows how Brazilian animation was built on the last 97 years, by the hands of their creators. The most memorable pieces of that art and immortal creations of all times were not forgot! Directed by Eduardo Calvet and produced by Felipe Haurelhuk, the movie’s international première in Palm Beach (USA) was just the beginning of a bright trajectory that includes the official selection for the legendary Annecy International Animated Film Festival, in France!
Throughout interviews, all the most important Brazilian animators may be see on the screen. Carlos Saldanha (‘Ice Age 2’ and ‘Rio’) talks about his experience on US since 1990’s. Mauricio de Sousa (‘Monica’s Gang’) explains how he could release movies as popular as Disney’s in Soth America! Andres Lieban (“My Big Big Friend”) and Célia Catunda (‘Fishtronaut’) explore the creation of theirs highly successful TV series. And Marcos Magalhães shows how Anima Mundi was created and became one of the world’s most important animation film festival.
The historical view is also there regarding the first fifty years, with its stories and difficulties. The very first Brazilian animation, for example, was ‘The Kaiser’ (1917), directed by Álvaro Marins. Unfortunately, the lack of preservation made the short movie lost forever. With a single picture of reference from a magazine, eight animators have recreated the movie nowadays! Each one of them used a different technique, which range from traditional 2D cartoons to light-painting. The final result is incredible: a brand new version of ‘The Kaiser’, built by mixed techniques and styles.
Some movies saved from total deterioration are also there: ‘The Adventures of Virgulino’ (1930) is a fine example. It’s director Luiz Sá had the dream of meeting Mr. Walt Disney on his trip to Brazil in 1940’s, but Brazilian federal government haven’t allowed it, so his movie was sold and never recovered until this documentary started to be produced. Only a digital frame-by-frame restoration was able to bring all the beauty of Sa’s work back.
All the strength of regional Brazilian production is there as well, like Chico Liberato’s work from Salvador and the influence of northeast cordel at his movies. Heroic work is the key to describe ‘Amazon Symphony’ (1951), directed by Anélio Latini Filho: the artist draw almost half million frames all by himself to complete the movie. Two decades later, Ypê Nakashima did the same to release the first feature-length animation film in color: ‘Piconzé’ (1971). In 1990’s, in one of the most difficult times for Brazilian cinema after EMBRAFILME closed its operations, the hard work of Otto Guerra to release a movie without any financial support. And Roberto Miller’s abstract work inspired by Norman MacLaren, wich gave us the first important international recognition.
Publicity has never been forgotten. With dozens of prizes since 1970’s, the most important and memorable pieces are registered in the documentary. Rare TV material and archive footage is available, including many award-winning creations. Finally, the production’s new boom, which releases not only for local market, but worldwide. Animation language is global!
Don’t miss this documentary! You’ll probably never have the chance to see Brazilian’s animation history again. This is, for sure, the first and most complete movie to bring all the most important pieces of it together in just 100 minutes of pure excitement and magic revelation. We promise that you’ll never watch Brazilian animation with the same eyes again!

News: Cartoon Network Green-lights Two Additional Seasons as Third Season Set

Cartoon Network Doubles Down on Global Hit Series The Amazing World of Gumball   Network Green-lights Two Additional Seasons as Third Season Set to Premiere June 2014 in United States   Cartoon Network announced today they have greenlit two additional seasons of their international hit series The Amazing World of Gumball, bringing the total order to five seasons. 

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Created by Ben Bocquelet and directed by Mic Graves, The Amazing World of Gumball is the first full-length animated series out of Cartoon Network Studio Europe. The series about an amusing blue cat named Gumball and his best buddy Darwin, a pet goldfish, combines 2D and 3D animation in a live-action setting. Season three of The Amazing World of Gumball is slated to premiere Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. on Cartoon Network U.S.

This five time BAFTA award-winning series has garnered numerous awards around the world including honors from The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (International Emmy® Awards), Annecy International Animated Film Festival and Market (MIFA) and ASIFA-Hollywood (Annie Awards) and is produced at Cartoon Network’s EMEA studio, Great Marlborough Productions, in Shoreditch, London. In the United States, season two of The Amazing World of Gumball ranked #1 in its timeslot among kids 6-11 and boys 2-11 & 6-11 and also ranked #1 in its Wednesday timeslot among all targeted kids 2-11, 6-11 & 9-14 plus boys 2-11, 6-11 & 9-14, according to Nielsen Media Research.

A top-rated global phenomenon, The Amazing World of Gumball reached a total of 36.5 million primetime viewers across EMEA between January and March of 2014.   The Amazing World of Gumball tells the story of an extra-ordinary suburban family who just happen to live in an ordinary town. The series follows the misadventures of 12-year-old Gumball and his family in the wonderful little town of Elmore. Along with Gumball and Darwin there’s Dad, a 6’4” pink rabbit who stays at home while Mom works in the rainbow factory and Anais, a 4-year-old genius bunny. Gumball faces the trials and tribulations of any 12-year-old; like being chased by a rampaging T-Rex, having a robot steal his identity or dressing as a cheerleader to impress the girl of his dreams. Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com) is regularly the #1 U.S. television network in prime among boys 6-11 & 9-14. Currently seen in 99 million U.S. homes and 194 countries around the world, Cartoon Network is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for kids and families. In addition to Emmy-winning original programming and industry-leading digital apps and online games, Cartoon Network embraces key social issues affecting families with solution-oriented initiatives such as Stop Bullying: Speak Up and the Move It Movement. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.  

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research based on Live+7 data. 08/14/12-12/03/13. Excludes Sneak Peek. 2 telecasts minimum. Techedge. Local Kids Targets, Local Kids Dayparts, 01/01/14 – 30/03/14. Reach 3min+ Viewing BARB kids 4-15 0600-2100    

 

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